Where to stay and what else to do
when visiting the winery

Local Bed and Breakfast Inns

• Bed & Breakfasts of the Historic Shenandoah Valley    ( www.bbhsv.org )
  A collection of B&B Inns, each offering its own unique style, outstanding breakfast, unparalled comfort and all guaranteeing premier Shenandoah Valley hospitality.
  
• Steeles Tavern Manor    ( www.steelestavern.com )
  Timeless romantic Manor located 15 minutes from Lexington on 55 unspoiled acres with a stocked fishing pond. A/C, private baths, fireplaces, two person jacuzzis, TV/VCR, breakfast in bed, afternoon tea and romantic dining.
  Steeles Tavern, VA
  Phone toll free 1-800-743-8666
  
• Raphine Bed and Bagel    ( www.raphinebedandbagel.net )
  Featuring a large upstairs suite with bedroom, sitting room, dressing room, large bath with jacuzzi tub, in-room coffee, satellite TV and full breakfast. Located just off I-81/64, within walking distance of Rockbridge Vineyard, only 15 minutes north of Lexington, and just a short drive from Natural Bridge and Shenandoah National Park.
  40 Frost Lane, Raphine, VA 24472
  Phone (540) 377-2587, or toll free 1-877-479-7919
  
• Back In Thyme    ( www.backinthymebb.com )
  When visiting the Rockbridge Winery, Back In Thyme is just 1/2 mile down the road and welcomes you to spend a night or two with us. They offer three lovely antique furnished bedrooms appointed with sumptuous beds and luxurious linens for your most comfortable night. Full breakfast, snack pantry, afternoon tea, hot tub, pool, views and gardens. Relax and enjoy the peace and beauty.
  2060 Raphine Road, Raphine, VA 24472
  Phone (540) 377-9271, or toll free 1-877-977-9271
  
• The Keep at Elephant Mountain    ( www.elephantmountainbb.com )
  The Keep at Elephant Mountain is a gracious retreat, convenient to history, antiques, artists & artisans, shops & boutiques, cultural events, wonderful restaurants, and outdoor adventure-just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway and the beautiful, historic destination of Lexington, Virginia.
  2631 Edgewood Road, Buena Vista, VA 24416
  Phone (540) 261-1141
  
• Llwellyn Lodge    ( www.llewellynlodge.com )
  The Bed and Breakfast at Llewellyn Lodge has been serving weary Shenandoah Valley travelers for over 18 years. The charming half-century old gray brick Colonial is located in the quiet residential part of the Lexington, VA, just a short walk down tree-lined Main Street to the shops, museums, colleges, and restaurants.
  603 S. Main St., Lexington, VA 24450
  Phone (540) 463-3235, or toll free (800) 882-1145
  
• Stoneridge Bed and Breakfast    ( www.stoneridge-inn.com )
  Located on 32 secluded acres of woods, streams and rolling meadows, this circa 1829 inn is a tranquil location for a romantic retreat. Stoneridge Bed and Breakfast has five guest rooms, including private baths, queen-size beds, ceiling fans and central air. Four rooms have fireplaces, three have double Jacuzzis, and two have private balconies. Full gourmet breakfast; afternoon and evening refreshments.
  P.O. Box 38 Stoneridge Lane, Lexington Va 24450
  Phone (540) 463-4090, or toll free (800) 491-2930
  
• Fox Hill Bed and Breakfast    ( www.foxhillbb.com )
  Unwind and delight in the quiet, comfortable elegance of this 38-acre country retreat. Relax in your private suite, or curl up on the porch and watch the clouds float over the Blue Ridge Mountains. The grounds provide endless opportunities to commune with nature: stroll in the shade along the spring-fed stream as the bluebirds swoop by, feed the koi in the two-tier garden pond while listening to the cascading waters, and wander in the lovely gardens. Conveniently located near the Virginia Horse Center and the historic town of Lexington, Virginia.
  4383 Borden Grant Trail, Fairfield, VA 24435
  Phone (540) 377-9922, or toll free (800) 369-8005
  
• The Hummingbird Inn    ( www.hummingbirdinn.com )
  Enjoy country hospitality in a unique Virginia Inn, a Victorian Carpenter Gothic villa in a little railroad town. The Hummingbird Inn is perfect for family gatherings and reunions of friends - there’s lots of space to spread out and enjoy visiting with one another. Centrally located just west of scenic Goshen Pass.
  30 Wood Lane, Goshen, VA 24439
  Phone (540) 997-9065, or toll free (800) 397-3214
  

Other Local Attactions

• Wades Mill    ( www.wadesmill.com )
  A water-powered grist mill listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offering kitchenware, gift shop, stone-ground flours, crafts, and "best things from France, Italy and around the world." 4 miles west from Exit 205 off I-81/64 on Raphine Road (Rt. 606).
  Raphine Road, Raphine, VA 24472
  Phone (540) 348-1400
  
• Cyrus McCormick Farms    ( www.vaes.vt.edu/steeles/mccormick/mccormick.html )
  This 634-acre farm was where Cyrus McCormick demonstrated the first successful mechanical reaper. The reaper, which harvested grain five times faster with much less effort than a man with a scythe or sicke was a revolution in agriculture. The farm is now a research station operated by Virginia Tech, and features a restored blacksmith shop, gristmill and museum. Located approximately one mile east from Exit 205 off I-81/64 on Rt. 606.
  Rt. 606, Raphine, VA 24472
  Phone (540) 377-2255
  
• Orchardside Yarn Shop and Berry Farm    ( www.oysyarnshop.com )
  A needlework specialty shop located on a working farm that offers fresh vegetables and fruits in season. "A little white yarn cottage with red shutters, situated on a babbling brook, families of ducks and guineas waddling by, a peacock heard just outside the window - not a new concept but rarely seen." 4 miles west from Exit 205 off I-81/64 on Raphine Road (Rt. 606).
  273 Raphine Road, Raphine, VA 24472
  Phone (540) 348-5220, or toll free 1-877-NIT-YARN
  
• Mountain View Farm Greenhouses    ( www.mountainviewfarm.biz )
  Mountain View Farm Greenhouses is a family-owned and operated business providing indoor plants and a variety of greenhouse foliage. All of the space is covered, so weather is not a factor for browsing their selection – it's warm and dry year round! A year-round professional workforce is able to answer horticultural questions. Located on Maury River Rd. (Rt. 39), 12 miles from Lexington, immediately west of the village of Rockbridge Baths. Look for the sign before crossing the Maury River Bridge.
  16 McCurdy Lane, Rockbridge Baths, VA 24473
  Phone (540)348-5091, or fax (540)348-1338
  

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